Days after he had complained about hectic scheduling to the BCCI , the national selectors have listened to Indian captain Virat Kohli views it seems. The superstar has now been rested from the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka but will play the third and final Test in Delhi beginning on December 2 .

Rohit Sharma will be assuming the leadership charge for India in the one-day leg of the ongoing home series next month.

“Current India captain Mr. Virat Kohli has been rested for the ODI series,” the BCCI said in a statement.

India and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in a three-match Test series, which will be followed by three one-dayers starting December 10 in Dharamsala.